ICO ~Mii~

ICO (Team Ico, 2001)

- Movie By: Mii85
- Player: Kevin 'Enhasa' Juang
- Music: Kiss Me Good Bye from Final Fantasy XII Soundtrack

- THE STORY OF ICO -

Ico is the story of a young boy who - born with an abnormality which makes him grow horns - is destined to die, to ward off the 'evil eye' that his horns represent. Any misfortune that befalls his village is attributed to Ico, and when the boy turns 12, the villagers decide the time has come to erase his existence before more calamities befall them.

Ico is taken away to a secluded cliff-side on which lies a dank, dark and disturbing ancient fortress. Those that place Ico here intend to leave him to starve or freeze to death within these ruinous walls - only then will his curse be lifted from their village. The fortress is uninhabited, they believe, and if any life should exist there, it will be in the form of malign spirits who will surely scare the boy to death if the cold and hunger don't get to him first.

But Ico is not alone. In his feverish, dreamy state, the vision of a ghostly female appears before Ico. And when he breaks free from his tomb, Ico learns that this was no dream or trick of the mind - the girl is flesh and blood, and is hanging above him like a delicate, celestial caged bird. As much as Ico needs her help, he soon realises this mysterious girl needs his help, too.

So begins a journey in which you, playing as Ico, support Yorda as you look for an escape route. For Yorda, this means freedom from an evil mother who intends to keep her imprisoned in the fortress forever more. For both of you, this means sealing the ultimate pact of friendship - without each other's help, Yorda is doomed to be shackled down by shadowy spirits that lurk in the darkness and you are destined to fulfil your tragic fate. But together, you can overcome evil. Where Yorda is weak, you can be strong. When you don't know where to look, Yorda can point to the light. With each other's encouragement, you can both wake up from your nightmares.

- ATMOSPHERE -

Ico is a very different game. It's an adventure game but it has a look and feel that's world's away from many other adventure titles. The scenery drips with atmosphere and distracting music is replaced by an evocative soundscape that includes characters' breathing, the flickering of candles and the melancholy chorus of early morning birds.

Never before has light looked so ethereal in a game as it does in the shimmering, luminous dress worn by Yorda. And never has a game fused dreams and reality so seamlessly. It's this unique atmosphere that lends Ico a truly involving experience for the player - this is a game that totally transports you to another world where the ambience is almost another character in its own right.

Links:
- www.icothegame.com/en_GB/index.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ico


- OTHER VIDEOS BY MII -

God of War ~Mii~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4zQRPZ07p0

Shadow of the Colossus ~Mii~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th1LBzenI2k

God of War ~Mii~ (Attitude Ver.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYyOv8CKuuk

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver ~Mii~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Io8RbXo6sI

Dreamfall: TLJ ~Mii~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-MJeJ01dJY

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[tokyojugs93]

ico is not wander, ico is a decendent of wander

[stringanime]

They just don't like my opinion. Serves me right, I prefer Twitch-action-games like Astro Boy for GBA or Adventure games like Zelda Twilight Princess. Not every one who has an opinion, is gonna be positive. It is ok to be negative as long as my language is Rated "G." Usually negative comments are like this "ICO $%&#$%@ Sucks!" I hope my Thumbs go down to the thousands just to show intellegant people how foolish and wrapped up people's minds can get over a video Game-_O

[charlie120asc]

Nice copy&past for the discription...

[Hellodentist]

Si.

[RavingKunaiX]

Ico and SOTC are both my favorite games of all time, i also love how they're "Spiritually Related".

and Mii, did you write that summary? thats really good xD

[xxHazyShadowsxx]

Yes that is correct!

At the end of SOTC (I'm not going to spoil it for those who havent played) it shows the reason why boys with horns were considered bad luck.

[navesele]

now that's something you don't know.

[andytenshi]

I don't think they are thumbing down the fact that you say this gameplay is inspired by Out of this world and flashback which it definitely is. Maybe the original prince of persia as well. I think they're thumbing you down because you said you insinuated that you hate that style of game.

[navesele]

To the numerous people who have thumbed down this comment... it's fucking true, this game was Influenced by Out of this World. This is a very valid statement -- do the research.

[chilean1980]

tiene alguna relacion con shadow of the colossus u.u

[90donteventry]

Good game!